2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |